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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 16 260 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Porter, IN
- Indiana Dunes National Park11 min walk
- Indiana Dunes State Park16 min walk
- Indiana Dunes Visitor Center18 min walk
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
"Dune Room"
2 Queen Beds
"Forest Room"
2 Queen Beds
"Shore Room"
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
"Sky Room"
1 King Bed
"Sweet Dreams Room"
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room
Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches.
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)
The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.
NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing
***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)
The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.
NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing
***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***
Property manager
Penny
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
See rental agreement for child safety hazards.
Events
No events allowed
Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Chesterton
Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Ames Field Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Porter, IN
What's nearby
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Dune Acres Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Original George's Gyros Spot - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
- Sunrise Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Magaret M.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magaret M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Rachel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly T.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Shelly T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin M.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
Caitlin M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal!
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sonya B.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot for Mutiple Families!
Sonya B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
benjamin w.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
benjamin w.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth K.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beth K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin K.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Kevin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Families getting together.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Peggy H.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook
Peggy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House for Big family
Linda R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs. Wilson
Susan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gaetano D.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for what we wanted to do
Gaetano D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
ELAINE B.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family over Christmas
ELAINE B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina K.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Tina K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
MELISSA O.
22 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great multi family house!
MELISSA O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Renee S.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Renee S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
17 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Rachel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
William B., Murfreesboro TN
14 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large group
William B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly T.
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accomodations
Kelly T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelly T.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well-equipped home
Shelly T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurel G.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook
Laurel G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Penny

As one who spent childhood summers climbing and running down the Mt. Baldy sand dunes and playing at the beach there for hours on end, I have a special place in my heart for the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan. Childhood nostalgia and a love for this "hidden gem" of the Midwest (Indiana Sand Dunes) led me to find and develop The Nook of the Indiana Dunes, which I enjoy with my own family and now am delighted to share with you and yours. It warms my heart to hear of the lovely memories you make with your friends and families during your stays at The Nook.
Why they chose this property
To be able to jog or ride a bicycle to the beach? Yes, please! The location and uniqueness of this property begged to be a home that many families could enjoy for what it has to offer.
Languages:
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